Mueller Austin: Homes

The Mueller Affordable Homes Program
Mueller is a community with a vision of being a place where all types of people from all walks of life can live, work, shop and play. Over the decades-long history of Mueller, as it's moved from vision to reality, a key component has been affordable and workforce housing that creates income diversity and vitality.

That's the genesis of the Affordable Homes Program, which includes one-quarter of all Mueller houses, condos and apartments — more than 1,100 homes — reserved for households below Austin's median income. That means Mueller can be home to:

First-time homebuyers
Working families building their financial stability
Seniors on fixed incomes and persons with disabilities
Teachers, nurses, police officers, firefighters and other essential service professions
And others who thought they'd never be able to afford a home in Central Austin

General Eligibility - For-Sale Homes

At least one applicant must work 25-hours/week (not applicable if disabled or retired)

Must obtain Income Eligibility Certification from Lender stating that household income and assets meet the Mueller Affordable Homes Program Income & Asset Guidelines and is at or below 80% of the Median Family Income for Austin area as published annually by HUD. Please use the Income Estimation Calculator in the right-hand box to estimate your income.

Please be advised that if down payment is less than 5% of the purchasing price, buyer may be required to attend a homebuyer education class by the lender

Must have a first lien, home mortgage as the primary buyer

Must owner-occupy the property

Must agree to all affordable housing restrictions and participate in the Mueller Affordable Homes Program

Must comply with the City of Austin’s SMART Housing Program

Must provide accurate and complete information. False or misleading statements concerning household status, income, and/or assets will disqualify applicants from participation in the program and may subject the applicant to other sanctions

Other restrictions may apply

For-Sale Affordable Homes

Reserved for buyers at 80% or below Austin MFI
Sales pricing allows buyers to spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing
Buyers achieve the dream of home ownership through a shared appreciation program supported by the non-profit Mueller Foundation
Homes are dispersed in every Mueller residential phase
Homes are built by the same builders who are building market rate homes, under the same design standards as other Mueller homes
Homes comply with the City of Austin's award-winning S.M.A.R.T™ Housing Program
Homes earn at least a three-star rating in the Austin Energy Green Building Program, meaning substantial savings on energy

For-Rent Affordable Homes

Reserved for renters at 60% or below Austin MFI. Household income is certified annually
Rents set to allow buyers to spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing
Units included in every Mueller multi-family community as well as in future 100% affordable apartment communities for seniors and working families
All units reflect Mueller's award-winning master plan, design and Green Building standards

To learn more about eligibility and procedures for the Affordable Homes Program, visit our Resources page.